Startups
Nubank Acquires Banco Porto Real to Secure Full Banking License in Brazil
Nubank has agreed to acquire Banco Porto Real to secure a full banking license in Brazil, reinforcing its regulatory position as new naming rules take effect.
Startups
Nubank has agreed to acquire Banco Porto Real to secure a full banking license in Brazil, reinforcing its regulatory position as new naming rules take effect.
Latam
Jusfy has raised a US$15 million Series A led by Quona Capital to expand Jusfy Pay, develop new AI solutions, and launch a platform for law students.
Central America
El Salvador-based fintech Ábaco secured $53 million to scale its AI-driven SME financing platform across Central America.
Startups
DiiMO has won Startup World Cup El Salvador 2026 and will represent the country at the global finals in San Francisco, where startups from around the world will compete for a US$1 million investment.
Latam
Cashea has raised US$100 million across Series A and Series B rounds after building a BNPL platform that reaches 35% of Venezuelan adults, offering key lessons for fintech founders and investors.
Latam
Pinbank has raised US$19.6 million through a credit investment fund to expand its payment acquiring business, strengthen its financing capacity, and support future growth.
Startups
Tether has invested US$20 million in Argentine fintech Ualá, supporting its expansion across Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia while strengthening its regional financial ecosystem.
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Canopy acquires Maxicon Sistemas, entering Brazil’s agribusiness technology sector through a software platform supporting over US$21.8 billion in transactions.
MILA Stories is using AI and WhatsApp to transform conversations into collaborative stories after raising a US$800K pre-seed round.
Google says Brazil has become a source of innovation, expanding support through its Accelerator program and a new AI-focused investment fund.
OpenAI has appointed Nubank CEO David Vélez and BNY CEO Robin Vince to its boards, strengthening governance, global leadership and corporate oversight.
Quick Soft has acquired RGBtec, its second acquisition in under 60 days, reinforcing its position in Brazil's receivables technology market.
Infobip has acquired SocketLabs to strengthen its AI-first communications platform with advanced email infrastructure and deliverability capabilities.
Kolek has been acquired by RecebeAqui, forming a new fintech holding focused on expanding payment solutions across multiple industries.
Núclea announced the acquisition of Data Rudder to expand its fraud prevention and AML capabilities, pending approval from Brazil's Central Bank.
Brendi raises US$ 6.6 million to expand its AI-powered WhatsApp ordering platform, helping restaurants reduce reliance on delivery marketplaces.
QI Tech acquires Autobanking to enter Brazil's vehicle financing market, aiming to scale its lending infrastructure and accelerate growth.
Conta Cheia raises approximately US$9.8 million to expand its payroll lending platform and provide more accessible credit to Brazilian workers.
Four Media for Equity firms are reshaping Mexico's startup ecosystem by exchanging media exposure for equity and helping founders scale faster.